RDOs | Strong Pipeline of Work | Good People | Brisbane-Based Projects
We're looking for an experienced
Excavator / Plant Operator
to join the Retz team, working across Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding areas.
This is not a role where you'll just be sitting on one machine all day. We're after someone who is confident across a range of plant, takes pride in their work, looks after the gear they operate, backs their crew and wants to be part of a team that does things properly.
At Retz, we focus on quality work, safe sites, positive people and focus on a strong team culture. We work hard, support each other and are building a workplace that people actually want to be part of.
Excavator / Plant Operator — Brisbane & North Lakes
Your Role
You'll be working across a mix of industrial and commercial construction projects, operating a variety of plant including:
Excavators
Dozers
Bobcats / skid steers
Loaders and other site plant
Trenching and excavation works
Detailed excavation around existing services
Backfilling, trimming and site preparation
Loading and moving materials
Working safely around plumbing crews, services and active construction areas
Carrying out daily plant checks and helping keep equipment well maintained
You'll need to be comfortable jumping between machines and helping the wider crew where required.
Why Retz?
Introduction of RDOs
Strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects
Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding area work
Modern plant and equipment




Supportive supervisors and experienced crews
Variety of plant and project work
Growing business with genuine opportunities ahead
Strong focus on safety, quality and culture
A workplace where you're known by your name, not your employee number
A business that values good operators and looks after its equipment
What We're Looking For
You'll need:
Relevant plant tickets and demonstrated competency across the equipment you operate
White Card
Current driver licence and reliable transport
Proven experience operating a range of plant including excavators, dozers, bobcats and loaders
Experience working around underground services and live construction sites
Ability to read site conditions and work safely around other trades
Strong safety focus
Good attitude and reliable work ethic
Team-first approach
Experience in hydraulic, plumbing or services-related excavation will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, we want someone who knows their machine, respects the equipment they operate and cares about doing a clean, safe and professional job.
Offer
Competitive hourly rate | $***** - $***** per hour + super (based on experience and capability)
RDOs (Monthly)
Projects in Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding areas
Variety of plant and equipment
Sound Like You?
If you're an experienced Operator looking for good projects, good equipment, good people and a business where your skills are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Excavator And Plant Operator (Queensland)
🏢 Retz Contracting
📍 Queensland